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Martinique Capital: Fort-de-France Population: 436,131 The Geography of Martinique Total Size: 1,100 square km Size Comparison: slightly more than six times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 14 40 N, 61 00 W World Region: Central America and the Caribbean General Terrain: mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Montagne Pelee 1,397 m Climate: tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (June to October); vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on average; average temperature 17.3 degrees C; humid The People of Martinique Type of Government: NA Languages Spoken: French, Creole patois Independence: none (overseas department of France) National Holiday: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) Nationality: Martiniquais (singular and plural) Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant 10.5%, Muslim 0.5%, Hindu 0.5%, other 3.5% (1997) Economy of Martinique Major Industries: construction, rum, cement, oil refining, sugar, tourism Agricultural Products: pineapples, avocados, bananas, flowers, vegetables, sugarcane Natural Resources: coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land Major Exports: refined petroleum products, bananas, rum, pineapples Major Imports: petroleum products, crude oil, foodstuffs, construction materials, vehicles, clothing and other consumer goods Currency: euro (EUR) National GDP: $6,117,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $404,200,000 Brief History of Martinique: The French began to settle this island in 1635, overcoming resistance from the local Carib inhabitants. In 1660, the suviving natives were rounded up and permanently expelled. The island has subsequently remained a French possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation. Back to Geography Home Page

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